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Society of Radiologic Technologists, funds
and shares the research and analysis of
many issues that affect medical imaging
technologists and radiation therapists,
helping to cultivate the next generation
of researchers. The Foundation
offers a continuum of research grant
opportunities to support researchers of
all experience levels.
ASRT CEO and Executive Director Sal
Martino Set to Retire in 2023
Students Named to ASRT Leadership
Development Program
The American Society of Radiologic
Technologists has named 80 radiologic
science students from across the country
to the 2022 ASRT Student Leadership
Development Program. Students selected
for the initiative receive an insider’s look
into the world’s largest association for
medical imaging and radiation therapy
professionals. The students will embark
on a three-year program that offers a
chance to get to know the ASRT, attend
educational sessions and network with
medical imaging and radiation therapy
professionals. Recipients will attend the
ASRT Annual Governance and House of
Delegates meeting to be held June 23-26,
2022, in Orlando, Florida. Airfare, housing
and a stipend for meals and other travel
expenses will be provided. The program
is open to ASRT student members
aged 18 and older who are enrolled
in an accredited medical imaging or
radiation therapy program at the time of
application. Applicants must be members
of the ASRT and an active ASRT affiliate
at the time of application and throughout
their three years in the program.
See list of all winners here.
ASRT Foundation Names Emerging
Researcher Grant Recipient
The ASRT Foundation has awarded
funding to a researcher at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kathleen
Kathleen A. Stanford
A. Stanford, M.A., R.T.(R) RCIS, will use
medical imaging techniques to investigate
the degree by which venous pooling
during prolonged sitting influences
arterial stiffness in the central, peripheral
and cerebral arteries. Epidemiological
evidence has established that
prolonged sitting increases the risk of
cardiovascular disease and dementia. If
the mechanism for arterial stiffness due
to venous pooling during sitting is better
understood, interruption strategies could
be developed to target and potentially
reduce or delay the deleterious effects
of sitting. Stanford is a clinical research
specialist at the University of North
Carolina School of Medicine. She is
involved in several hematology studies,
including leading a post-hospitalization
thrombosis trial in patients with
COVID-19 as well as other projects
involving treatments for hemophilia and
hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
The Emerging Researcher Grant is
designed to provide up to $4,000 in
support of medical imaging and radiation
therapy professionals aspiring to
conduct scientific research in radiologic
technology. The award is funded by
ASRT members Rebecca Ludwig,
Ph.D., R.T.(R)(QM), FAEIRS, FASRT, and
Marilyn Sackett, M.Ed., R.T.(R), FASRT,
and other contributors. Its goal is to
provide early-stage researchers with
an opportunity to expand their research
capabilities. “Prolonged sitting has been
shown to increase adverse cardiovascular
events and is thus a significant public
health concern,” said Stanford. “Using
two groups of subjects and advanced
ultrasound techniques, this randomized
crossover trial will offer insight into
physiological changes that occur while
sedentary.” The ASRT Foundation,
philanthropic arm of the American
Sal Martino
After 22 years at the American Society
of Radiologic Technologists, with the
last 13 serving as chief executive officer
and executive director, Sal Martino,
Ed.D., R.T.(R), FASRT, FASAE, CAE, has
announced he will officially retire on
Jan. 3, 2023. Dr Martino, who joined
the ASRT staff in 1999 as director of
education, leaves an impressive legacy
in the medical imaging and radiation
therapy profession, and the association
management community. During his
term as ASRT CEO and executive director,
the Society experienced significant
membership growth and financial
stability, developed advanced career
pathways, and spearheaded special
projects that elevated and increased
awareness of the profession. “Serving as
the CEO of the world’s largest radiologic
science association has truly been an
honor and a privilege,” said Dr
Martino. “I’m extremely proud to
represent ASRT’s 157,000 members
who work tirelessly as frontline
essential heath care professionals
and who are committed to providing
patients with high-quality care. It has
been incredibly rewarding, and I owe a
special thanks to all of my colleagues
who helped along the way.” Known as
a hands-on leader who puts the needs
of members first, Dr Martino set high
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